9 Things You Can Do to Become a Better Podcast Guest
Do you want to improve as a podcast guest and get on more podcasts? Here are 9 things you should do before your next interview that will help you a lot.
Uncover the Shocking Reality of the Podcasting Industry for Podcast Guests
Did you know that every podcast receives an average of {{free_pageload.data.output_guesting_health_avg_guest_requests_count}} guest requests daily? With {{free_pageload.data.output_guesting_health_pods_seeking_guests_count.toNumber().default(0).formatNumber(0, '.', ',')}} podcasts seeking guests and over {{free_pageload.data.output_guesting_health_guests_seeking_pods_count.toNumber().default(0).formatNumber(0, '.', ',')}} people wanting to be guests, podcast guesting has become highly competitive. This is because people have discovered that “guesting” is one of the top authority-building forms of online content. Understanding the reality of podcasting is crucial for long-term success as a podcast guest. Review the Independent Podcasters Report monthly to stay informed!
Implement the Secret to Surviving and Thriving as a Podcast Guest
To thrive as a podcast guest long term, you must clearly define your why and your ideal listener avatar. Craft your why by answering three questions: “Why am I podcast guesting?” “Who do I serve?” and “How do I serve them?” Then, create and align your avatar based on these answers. Before approaching a podcast, ask, “Does this podcast serve [avatar’s name]?” Your avatar becomes your compass, guiding you to the right podcasts and keeping your message focused!
Avoid Falling Behind in the Ever-Changing World of Podcast Guesting
Two quick ways to fail as a podcast guest: thinking you don’t need help and believing you know it all. Podcast guesting evolves rapidly, and the best guests devote themselves to continuous learning. No matter their success, they remain students, staying ahead and always sparking their creativity. Humility is key. The best podcast guests never stop learning about guesting. Subscribe to Podcasting Made Simple and listen weekly to stay informed and ahead in podcast guesting!
Be Intentional with Listeners to Ensure Positive Results from Your Podcast Guesting
If you want to succeed as a podcast guest, you must limit yourself to ONE single call to action. This is the part of the podcast where the host asks, “Where can listeners learn more about you?” You must share only one thing; it needs to be quick, free, and easy to remember. The clearer you articulate the ‘quick win’ value, and the easier it is for them to access, the better your conversion will be. Clarity and repetition will lead to greater engagement and yield better results!
Get Your Pitch Right to Get on More Podcasts
The average podcast receives {{free_pageload.data.output_guesting_health_avg_guest_requests_count}} pitches per day from people wanting to be guests. If you’re pitching using AI, a template, or are positioning your words incorrectly, you’re missing out on most of your opportunities to be selected as a guest. Creating a framework (not a template) for how you pitch to ensure you get accepted by hosts is extremely important to your long-term success as a podcast guest.
Uncover the Hidden Value of Podcasting for Guests
Most podcast guests overlook the true value of being a guest. It goes beyond converting listeners into leads and sales, it goes beyond reaching thousands of listeners and growing your influence, the real value is found in your own ability of self-discovery and mastery. You learn to better articulate your message, and you get to impact people in a positive way. Uncover the hidden value of podcasting to level-up your mindset!
Instead of Trying to Get on Big Podcasts Focus on Niche Podcasts to Guest On
There are less than 2,000 podcasts that are considered “big.” They’re all run by celebrities, don’t have guests, or are part of major networks. Of the {{free_pageload.data.output_guesting_health_guests_seeking_pods_count.toNumber().default(0).formatNumber(0, '.', ',')}} active podcast guests, 90% are exclusively targeting the same 2,000 shows. Podcast listeners are the same as people sitting in seats with you and the host on stage. You don’t need a big audience; you need the RIGHT audience. Focus on the niche instead of downloads!
Use a High Quality Microphone, Camera and Background to Grab More Attention
Capturing the best possible audio and video has become a top-priority for podcast hosts. Guests need to take it seriously if they want to get booked and featured more often! There are only 3 elements that you need focus on. #1. Your camera (1080 or 4k). #2. Your microphone (dynamic). #3. Your background/environment (quiet, clean, unique). Click here to learn how to create a guesting setup that hosts and listeners love!
Take the Quiz to Achieve Your Podcast Guesting Goals Faster and More Accurately
Most people who get into podcast guesting quit because they don’t see results from their efforts. Results don’t happen automatically. There are 12 key things you must get right to win as a podcast guest. Take the podcast guesting quiz to reach your goals quickly and accurately. It provides a snapshot of where you are and what you need to work on next to help you succeed as a podcast guest!
